A Bangladeshi expatriate from Cumilla, identified as Md. Nadim Hossain, 27, died in a workplace accident at a date processing factory in the Bukaria area of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qassim region. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. Bangladesh time on Wednesday, July 16, 2026. Nadim reportedly entered a machine to clean it when co-workers accidentally turned it on, causing fatal injuries. Saudi police have launched an investigation and detained three factory workers for questioning.

According to family sources, Nadim had gone to Saudi Arabia about ten months earlier seeking better financial prospects and was employed at the date packaging and processing plant. His father, Samad Mia, alleged that his son might have been murdered and demanded a fair investigation and justice. He also appealed for government assistance to repatriate the body.

Burichang Upazila Executive Officer Md. Tanvir Hossain stated that authorities are gathering information and that the government can assist in bringing back the body if the family submits a formal request.